Sinking In Summer.

When heat draws the sap ................. from pale blades of grass, Crisps to brown .......................all valiant stalks of corn, Dries morning dew too soon ............................., and when sun's vat Of broil defeats all ...........................by drowning the norm., Bring me relief. ................... Cool me with salt breezes Fresh from the sea. .................... Fan me with Autumn-time. Quench me with prime berries, ............................ splashed with teasing Wet gusts of white mist, .............................which like bubbly wine Will keep me afloat. .................................. Sinking in summer Means languid control, .............................. which gives a listless Need for great cooling draughts ...................................so work gets done. To give summer it's head ............................................... is too risky. Melting in summer's song, ...................................... most life abjures, Yet bows as it sinks .............................to sun's claim for more.